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DDaT26447

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Oct 2026 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a software development tool. The requirement is described as a software tool, with the procured goods classified as software packages and information systems (CPV 48000000). UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf. The delivery location is stated as the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery site is identified in the contracting details. This is a single-lot purchase, covering the software tool requirement rather than a broader programme of software development services. The supplier selected was AVNET EMG Ltd, a large supplier. The procurement description says the requirement could be met only by a particular supplier for technical reasons, which places the purchase in the specialist software supply market rather than a general-purpose software buying exercise.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI selected AVNET EMG Ltd through a direct award without competition, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons and that only a particular supplier could provide the required tool. The award relates to one lot. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026 and runs from 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2027. Its recorded value is USD 24,406.25, with a gross value of USD 29,287.50. No separate award date or award value is published; the contract details establish the selected supplier and contract outcome. The stated basis for the direct award indicates that technical supply constraints, rather than a competitive price-and-quality evaluation, determined the route to contract.

For suppliers tracking UKRI’s software tool requirements, this award shows a modest, single-lot purchase handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd and awarded directly on technical exclusivity grounds. A credible competitor when this requirement next reaches the market would need to supply the specific development tool UKRI requires and demonstrate why its technical characteristics or compatibility meet the need where alternatives do not. The selected supplier is a large technology supplier, suggesting that established software distribution capability may be relevant, although the published requirement does not set out particular accreditations, staffing levels or service obligations. Businesses with a suitable product and a clear evidence base for technical fit are more relevant than providers offering generic development services. The procurement provides an example of UKRI’s route for acquiring a specialist software product.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26447

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a software development tool.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078955
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097860-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,406 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Avnet EMG Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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